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Smilow Cancer Hospital Head and Neck Cancers Program
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
35 Park Street, Fl 4
New Haven, CT 06511
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  • Smilow Cancer Hospital Head and Neck Cancers Program
    Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
    35 Park Street, Fl 4
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • Park Avenue Medical Center
    5520 Park Avenue
    Trumbull, CT 06611

Zafar Sayed, MD

Head & Neck Cancers, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Otolaryngology Surgery
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Patient type treated
Adult
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
Not Applicable
Board Certified in
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Biography

Zafar Sayed, MD, specializes in otolaryngology surgery with a focus on head and neck surgical oncology.

He treats a variety of benign and malignant tumors, utilizing transoral robotic surgery—a minimally invasive technique that uses robotic instruments to remove tumors through the mouth, offering benefits such as reduced recovery time and less postoperative discomfort.

Dr. Sayed's clinical practice emphasizes the treatment of advanced skin cancers, aerodigestive tract tumors, salivary gland tumors, thyroid disease, and reconstruction.

In his role as assistant professor of surgery (otolaryngology) at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Sayed is involved in research related to stem cell regeneration of the inner ear.

Dr. Sayed obtained his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency in otolaryngology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center. He further specialized with a fellowship in ablative head and neck surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology)

Education & Training

  • MD
    Indiana University School of Medicine

Additional Information

Locations
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Smilow Cancer Hospital Head and Neck Cancers Program
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
35 Park Street, Fl 4
New Haven, CT 06511
1 of 2
  • Smilow Cancer Hospital Head and Neck Cancers Program
    Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
    35 Park Street, Fl 4
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • Park Avenue Medical Center
    5520 Park Avenue
    Trumbull, CT 06611

Biography

Zafar Sayed, MD, specializes in otolaryngology surgery with a focus on head and neck surgical oncology.

He treats a variety of benign and malignant tumors, utilizing transoral robotic surgery—a minimally invasive technique that uses robotic instruments to remove tumors through the mouth, offering benefits such as reduced recovery time and less postoperative discomfort.

Dr. Sayed's clinical practice emphasizes the treatment of advanced skin cancers, aerodigestive tract tumors, salivary gland tumors, thyroid disease, and reconstruction.

In his role as assistant professor of surgery (otolaryngology) at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Sayed is involved in research related to stem cell regeneration of the inner ear.

Dr. Sayed obtained his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency in otolaryngology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center. He further specialized with a fellowship in ablative head and neck surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology)

Education & Training

  • MD
    Indiana University School of Medicine

Additional Information

Locations
1
Smilow Cancer Hospital Head and Neck Cancers Program
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
35 Park Street, Fl 4
New Haven, CT 06511
1 of 2
  • Smilow Cancer Hospital Head and Neck Cancers Program
    Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
    35 Park Street, Fl 4
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • Park Avenue Medical Center
    5520 Park Avenue
    Trumbull, CT 06611
1
Smilow Cancer Hospital Head and Neck Cancers Program
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
35 Park Street, Fl 4
New Haven, CT 06511
1 of 2
  • Smilow Cancer Hospital Head and Neck Cancers Program
    Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
    35 Park Street, Fl 4
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • Park Avenue Medical Center
    5520 Park Avenue
    Trumbull, CT 06611